WISCONSIN RAPIDS - Local musicians have a chance to perform the national anthem for the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters’ home games during the 2016 season.

Auditions for local singers, musicians and musical groups to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. May 20 or from 4 to 6 p.m. May 23.

Anyone interested in trying out to sing or play the National Anthem should contact Emily Steins at emily@raftersbaseball.com. Be sure to include your name, address, phone number and email address, as well as whether you are applying as an individual or musical group.

Additional information to include in your application:

If auditioning as a group, list all names of the members

Three home game dates available to perform. A full list of home games can be found on the Rafters website: www.rapidsbaseball.com

Which of the audition dates you will be attending

The Rafters season opener will be at 7:05 p.m. June 1 against the Green Bay Bullfrogs. Single tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at raftersbaseball.com or by calling the Rafters ticket office at 715-424-5400.